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== Critical theory ==
== Belief in God ==
 
'''Critical theory''' is a philosophical approach to culture, and especially to literature, that seeks to confront the social, historical, and ideological forces and structures that produce and constrain it. The term is applied particularly to the work of the Frankfurt School. Critical theory is the reflective assessment and critique of society and culture by applying knowledge from the social sciences and the humanities to reveal and challenge power structures. Critical theory has origins in sociology and also in literary criticism. The sociologist Max Horkheimer described a theory as critical insofar as it seeks "to liberate human beings from the circumstances that enslave them."
 
'''Critical theory''' is not the result of '''critical thinking''' which is "is the analysis of facts to form a judgment. The subject is complex, and several different definitions exist, which generally include the rational, skeptical, unbiased analysis, or evaluation of factual evidence. Critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking. It presupposes assent to rigorous standards of excellence and mindful command of their use. It entails effective communication and problem-solving abilities as well as a commitment to overcome native egocentrism<Ref>Egocentrism thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered.</Ref> and sociocentrism.<Ref>Sociocentrism  a tendency to assume the superiority or rightness of one's own social group.</Ref> It is the objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment."
 
Clarke Scheibe, Director of the L’Abri Fellowship in Victoria, British Columbia stated the idea that “social justice is the end goal of Christianity.” If the kingdom of God is to be realized in our day we may need to change our thinking in the “pursuit of justice” to a  moral “pursuit of justice” void of the [[covetous practices]] so common today among [[Modern Christians]]
 
It is the inadequate approach of [[modern  Christians]] in the practice of [[pure Religion]] which has "corroded their beliefs, corroded their confidence in God and in the Bible.” We are commanded by Christ to pursue justice in attending to the "[[weightier matters]]".
 
http://www.preparingyou.com/wiki/Weightier_matters
 
 
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Scheibe considered several questions. “How did we get here?” “What is at work?” “How does it relate to Biblical Christianity?” And finally, “is there a way forward?” [https://juicyecumenism.com/2020/02/29/critical-theory/ Critical Theory’s Advent in the Christian World, and How to Respond] by RICK PLASTERER
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In America, you can start a cooperative or move into a socialist commune away from what people imagine to be a “tyranny of capitalism.” In truth, there is no “tyranny of capitalism” because [[Capitalism]] is merely "an economic system based on private ownership, control, and operation of the means of production and their beneficial use. But there is certainly tyranny in "proposed silencing conservatives in the interest of progress" leftist ideologies like those of Herbert Marcus who was a German-American philosopher, sociologist, and political theorist, associated with the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory.
 
The “repressive tolerance,” grows in the seed of vanity and pride not humility and sacrifice. We see the idea of repression only in the enemies of Christ, not in his followers. http://preparingyou.com/wiki/Ambrose
> critical theory may have origins in sociology and also in literary criticism but not in an honest examination. The sociologist Max Horkheimer described a theory as critical insofar as it seeks "to liberate human beings from the circumstances that enslave them" but socialism never liberates people from enslavement but gives rise to totalitarian tyranny and even more efficient oppression.
 
There is no room in a [[socialist]] State to start your own capitalist free-market commune.
 
What we see among those following “cultural Marxism,” is that revenge and oppression of conservatives are not considered a "heinous crime" against those who dare to disagree because their disagreement is considered "hate speech".
 
If we believe the word of the Bible as it claims in: Isaiah 63:4  "For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come." and in  Romans 12:19 "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." Vengeance is not ours to pursue.
 
Dividing of the world into the ''oppressors and the oppressed'', or the “powerful, or advantaged,” and the “powerless, or disadvantage” will alter society and the way it thinks
 
This controls the way people informally relate to one another, resulting in unjust outcomes.
 
Those who embrace critical theory may not reject “the American dream” of prospering but may reject the self-denying nature of Christianity. he real church does not "play a part” in “patterns of oppression.”  "Christianity" may include self-denial but only so that you may prosper in good health.


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3 John 1:2 "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. " 2 Timothy 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
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''Liberation theology'' began in the 1960s but the oppression of the poor is not “the number one consequence of idolatry.”  It is the oppression of the middle class and even the rich to provide [[free bread]] which was “the number one consequence of [[idolatry]].” It was the [[force]]d contributions of the foreigner and then of the citizens to provide [[social security]] and [[free bread]] that gave rise to [[idolatry]]. http://preparingyou.com/wiki/Idolatry
''Critical Theory'' focuses on the thoughts and assumptions people have about what is just, right, and fair which reinforces oppression. ''Freeing oneself from the oppressive ideas of dominant groups'' is what Israel did in [[Egypt]]. But their tactics were decidedly different than the modern "woke generation". The Bible is about "liberating marginalized groups" through those groups faithfully practicing of "[[Pure Religion]]" in a "[[daily ministration]]" of "[[charity]]". In fact “intersectionality” is the antitheses of true Christianity.
<blockquote>Romans 10:12  For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.</blockquote>
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“Repressive tolerance,” grows in the seed of vanity and pride not humility and sacrifice. We see the idea of repression only in the enemies of Christ, not in his followers. http://preparingyou.com/wiki/Ambrose
Critical theory may have origins in sociology and also in literary criticism but not in an honest examination. The sociologist Max Horkheimer described a theory as critical insofar as it seeks "to liberate human beings from the circumstances that enslave them" but socialism never liberates people from enslavement but gives rise to totalitarian tyranny and even more efficient oppression.
Critical theory will not “eliminate oppressive structures,” nor “create a unified society” without both a critical and moral study of an honest and "reflective assessment and critique of society and culture". It will always result in “a new oppressor class.” You cannot rid your society of oppression by changing who is allowed to oppress. [[Polybius]] said it "The masses continue with an appetite for benefits and the habit of receiving them by way of a rule of force and violence. The people, having grown accustomed to feed at the expense of others and to depend for their livelihood on the property of others... institute the rule of violence;  and now uniting their [[force]]s massacre, banish, and plunder, until they degenerate again into perfect savages and find once more a master and monarch."
Oppression is not the result of Capitalism ut is the choice of those slothful in love.
* Exodus 22:21  Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
* Exodus 23:9  Also thou shalt not oppress a stranger: for ye know the heart of a stranger, seeing ye were strangers in the land of Egypt.
* Leviticus 25:14  And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour’s hand, ye shall not oppress one another:
* Leviticus 25:17  Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.
* Proverbs 3:31  Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
* Proverbs 14:31  He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.
* Proverbs 22:16  He that oppresseth the poor to increase his riches, and he that giveth to the rich, shall surely come to want.
* Proverbs 22:22  Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:
* Proverbs 28:3  A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
* Proverbs 28:16  The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
* James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? 6  But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?  * 7  Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? 8 ¶  If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: 9  But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
The way forward is [[the way]] of Chris which does not include the sloth and covetousness of modern Christians.
* Acts 15:20  But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood.
* 2 Peter 2:18  For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
* 19  While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
* 20  For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.
A questioner asked if the categories of oppression identified by critical theory are compatible with the idea of oppression presented in Scripture. Scheibe responded that he does see instances of structural injustice. Critical theory, however, by its very principles, uncritically accepts the claims people in categories deemed oppressed. The possibility that those classed as oppressed might in fact be oppressors in some situations is excluded.
Another questioner observed from his experience where critical theory is widely accepted that “no matter how kind you are, and gentle you are” people cannot be made to see the bad consequences of implementing critical theory. Scheibe responded that where critical theory is widely accepted, it may be difficult if not impossible to engage the situation from a Christian standpoint.
It was asked at what point it becomes necessary to leave an institution dominated by critical theory, and move, if possible, to new institutions. Scheibe said he encouraged people to remain in their institutions if possible, but also said that there may be times when one has to leave institutions that have become pervasively corrupt with critical theory. He said that he was thankful that homeschooling was still legal in Canada, and even many people who are not Christians homeschool their children to avoid the radicalism of critical theory taught in public schools from kindergarten. Regrettably however “the current liberal government of Canada is trying to figure out how to get to the homeschool kids.”
<blockquote>It was also observed that people from Christian backgrounds affected by critical theory tend to regard evangelism as a kind of aggression. Scheibe responded that the gospel can be truncated either by eliminating the effort to win souls to Christ or ignoring injustices in society. He said, however, that it is “really through the conversion of hearts those structural changes come.” [https://juicyecumenism.com/2020/02/29/critical-theory/ Critical Theory’s Advent in the Christian World, and How to Respond] by RICK PLASTERER
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It is “really through the conversion of hearts" through [[repentance]] that those structural changes come.”. And with only true repentance, a changing of the mind, may those  "structural changes come”.  http://preparingyou.com/wiki/Repentance 
The structure must include a [[daily ministration]] through the [[charity]] of [[pure Religion]] not the [[covetous practices]] of [[public religion]] through the "[[benefactors]]" required to operate a [[socialist]] utopia.
To accomplish and obtain what we should be seeking we need to gather in the [[tens]] as [[commanded]] by Christ.
[[http://preparingyou.com/wiki/Tens
== Belief in God ==
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Description Jordan Peterson vs Susan Blackmore • Do we need God to make sense of life? If that question is to be answered other terms must be defined. Certainly the word "God" but also words like belief and religion and even the word life. Jordan B Peterson who considers himself religious debates the psychology of religious belief with atheist academic Susan Blackmore in the first episode of The Big Conversation. Susan is not grateful to "God" but to the "Universe". She does not see a need for "religion" because she defines religion, like so many others today, as "what you think about supreme being" but she does believe in public religion and the "gods many" required to operate a socialist utopia with health care and social programs that make life good but always at the expense of her neighbor. By subtly changing the definition of religion from a duty to an opinion about God people did not see the establishment of public Social Security as the transference of a religious duty to a government that exercises authority. The atheist still believes in religion and gods but they now call it social justice and government. Instead of depending on charity and hope they choose to take away the choice of the individual and apply force to accomplish their covetous practices. Polybius and the prophets warned us of the result of such choices. Time 47 min

The question "Do you Believe in God?" creates at least two more questions that must be answered first.

What do you mean by "belief"?

What do you mean by "God"?

Without a clear answer to those two questions, there may be no honestly true answer to the first.

One of the first questions that must be answered to come to an honest discussion is "What is religion?"

For a Christian, the question should be "What is Pure Religion?"

For centuries "divine law" or "divine will" was defined as "right reason". Mankind was supposedly made in the image of God but it appears that many people have chosen to remake God in their own image or at least in their imagination. This has been done in the name of religion but again what is the meaning of Religion. This is the essence of idolatry. It is also at the core of all the evil or wickedness or iniquity done in the name of religion.

Most Atheists simply rename the gods of their life but they still believe there is a need for something greater than themselves.

Those who are willing to use religious terms see the universe as created by someone identified as God who is even called the "Creator".[1] That "Divine Creator" built into creation a Divine pattern of "cause and effect" with uniformity throughout the observable universe.

It is clear that "God" or a "god" is someone or something greater than ourselves. If religion is how you perform your duty to that "God" or "gods" and your fellow man and pure religion is performing that duty to your fellow man through love and charity rather than the force required in socialism then there are a lot of modern Christians who say they believe in God but remain workers of iniquity.

Understanding why Christ commanded the His student ministers to organize the people in patterns of tens before there was to be a distribution of the loaves and fishes made available by sharing may call us to a better comprehension of the importance of fervent charity in the practice of Pure Religion.

Work in progress...


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To find the answers, we must seek and strive to do what Jesus said the way He said to do it... Including attending to the Weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith which include caring for the needs of our neighbors and the widows and orphans of our society through Pure Religion in matters of health, education, and welfare. We are NOT to provide for the needy of society through the Covetous Practices and the men who call themselves benefactors but who exercise authority one over the other like the socialists do.

The Way of Christ was like neither the way of the world of Rome nor the governments of the gentiles who depend on those fathers of the earth through force, fear and fealty who deliver the people back in bondage again like they were in Egypt. Christ's ministers and true Christians do not depend upon systems of social welfare that force the contributions of the people like the corban of the Pharisees which made the word of God to none effect. Many people have been deceived to go the way of Balaam and the Nicolaitan and out of The Way of Christ and have become workers of iniquity.

The Christian conflict with Rome in the first century Church appointed by Christ was because they would not apply to the fathers of the earth for their free bread but instead relied upon a voluntary network providing a daily ministration to the needy of society through Faith, Hope, and Charity by way of freewill offerings of the people, for the people, and by the people through the perfect law of liberty in Free Assemblies according to the ancient pattern of Tuns or Tens as He commanded.

The modern Christians are in need of repentance.

"Follow me!" —Jesus the Christ.

  1. ↑ Ecclesiastes 12:1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
    Isaiah 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
    Romans 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
    1 Peter 4:19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
  2. ↑ Matthew 20:25-26 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister;
    Mark 10:42-43 But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister:
    Luke 22:25-26 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
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